Millwall clawed their way back into the automatic promotion zone of the Championship, but could only manage a 1-1 stalemate at the King Power Stadium against a Leicester side already condemned to relegation. The game was decided in the dying moments when substitute Macaulay Langstaff, who had not found the net since February, struck a decisive goal to level the score after Harry Souttar had opened the scoring for the Foxes.
Souttar's goal was particularly noteworthy because it marked his first appearance since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon 16 months earlier. The draw lifted Alex Neil's visitors to second place, putting them a single point ahead of Ipswich Town.
However, the Tractor Boys still have two matches in hand, meaning the promotion picture remains fluid. Ipswich are scheduled to travel to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and then face Southampton on Tuesday, both fixtures being broadcast live on Sky Sports. Consequently, Millwall must maintain optimism that the automatic promotion slot will still be within reach when they host Oxford United next Saturday to close out the season.
The opening stages of the match saw Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu miss a clear chance, sending his effort wide. The Foxes’ fate had already been sealed earlier in the week, but they continued to push for a win. A crucial moment came when Hamza Choudhury intervened at the far post, denying Josh Coburn a clear shot on goal for Millwall.
Choudhury’s timely clearance forced Millwall to bring on Mihailo Ivanovic in the 10th minute after Coburn collided with the Leicester captain and had to be substituted. Both sides generated opportunities in the first half. Casper De Norre and Camiel Neghli saw their attempts blocked by defensive bodies, while Ryan Leonard’s drive struck the side netting as Millwall applied sustained pressure.
The Sky Sports app provided live updates, and viewers could also follow the action via the NOW service for EFL coverage. Harry Winks attempted a reply for Leicester but sent his effort wide.
Ivanovic later required medical attention after a clash with Harry Souttar, during which the referee, Farai Hallam, deemed the contact accidental, sparing the Millwall captain from a dismissal. Millwall’s Zak Sturge then tried his luck, but failed to find the target, and Derek Mazou‑Sacko became the latest Lion to see a shot blocked before the interval.
The second half began with Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk making his first save five minutes in, when Camiel Neghli’s cross met Sturge’s ball at the back post. Ivanovic’s close‑range header was also turned away by Stolarczyk’s outstretched legs. Shortly thereafter, Millwall captain Jake Cooper received a booking for a late challenge on Fatawu, a decision that sparked debate among the home supporters, many of whom felt a red card would have been appropriate. Stolarczyk, who was drafted in for Asmir Begovic as part of four changes Leicester made, produced an even more impressive stop later, tipping Thierno Ballo’s powerful header over the bar just before the hour mark.
Choudhury was also booked for a robust tackle on Mazou‑Sacko, while Neghli delivered a swift pass across the Leicester goalmouth. Leicester’s substitutes Louis Page and Jeremy Monga both saw their attempts deflected, but the breakthrough finally came in the 78th minute when Souttar rose above the defense to head the ball into the net. Luke Thomas supplied a precise cross to the back post, allowing the Australian defender to bundle the ball home despite the best efforts of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson and his backline.
Millwall responded swiftly, and in the final minute of stoppage time, Langstaff seized his moment. Ryan Leonard’s flick found the substitute in space inside the box, and Langstaff calmly slotted the ball past Stolarczyk, securing a point that could prove vital in the final tally. After the match, Leicester manager Gary Rowett reflected on the evening: "We knew it was going to be a tough night after our fate was sealed on Tuesday. I was curious about how we would react and perform.
We spoke frankly about staying professional and doing at least our jobs. On Souttar – he was heading everything out of our box, and when the chance finally came in the other box he attacked it like there was only one person who could score, and we missed that. To have someone back after 450‑odd days and playing 98 minutes is incredible.
The medical and performance staff were begging me to take him off at the 75‑minute mark, but he kept heading the next ball out." Alex Neil, Millwall’s manager, shared his perspective: "We sit second at the moment, but Ipswich have a couple of games in hand, so the advantage is theirs. We’re on 80 points now and have a home game coming up. West Brom and Southampton will want to win, as will Oxford when they face us.
Football is a strange game – we’ll see how Ipswich do, but I believe whoever finishes second over the season deserves it. If they manage it, good luck to them – our task will be to aim for the play‑offs.
There’s disappointment we didn’t win, but we were never in top‑two contention at any point, so these players have done magnificently." The match also featured promotional content for the Super 6 competition, offering a £250,000 prize pool with free entry until 3 pm on Saturday. The excitement of the promotion race, combined with the drama of a late equaliser, ensures that Millwall’s fans will be eagerly watching the remaining fixtures, hoping the points they have gathered will be enough to secure automatic promotion before the final whistle of the season.